Pharmaceutical composition for the oral hygiene, the treatment of the periodontal illnesses and the halitosis

ABSTRACT

The invention is a pharmaceutical composition for the oral hygiene for the treatment of the periodontal illnesses and the Halitosis. It consists of a mixture 0.01 to 5 g of Hydrogen Peroxide; 0.001 to 0.5 g of Eugenol: 0.001 to 0.5 g of Permonochlorophenol; 0.001 to 0.3 g of Camphor; 10 to 40 g of Maltitol; 0.01 to 0.1 g of coloring matter; 0.1 to 1 g of appetizing substance and enough quantity of demineralized water to complete 100 g of oral pharmaceutical preparation.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of the oral hygiene and of the preventive dentistry, a widerange of products exists in form of toothpastes and oral mouthwash,whose main function is to care and maintain the oral hygiene. Many ofthem are made up of gluconato of chlorhexidine of sodium. With the useof these substances, in addition to a correct daily brushing and theguidance or professional treatment, pursuing to maintain a good state oforal health in an appropriate way.

Unfortunately in the scope of the periodontal illnesses (gingivitis inits diverse grades) the products that exist in our markets have not beeneffective for the cure and the prevention of these illnesses. Many ofthese oral mouthwashes and toothpastes even try to base theireffectiveness on the number of times to be used during the day, but goodclinical results have not been achieved.

Examples to consider of well-known oral mouthwash in our country areOral-B (M.R.) and Dento (M.R.). In both cases their active componentsare: Chloride of Cetilpiridinio and Floruro of Sodium. Other well-knowncollutories are: Halita (M.R.) whose active component is Gluconate ofchlorhexidine; Plax (M.R.) made up of Fluoride of Sodium and Trichlosan;and Listerina (M.R.) with Methyl Salicylate and Timol.

In a revision of searching for patents by classification A61 K007/20 twoapplications in step were found, whose numbers are Ser. No. 09/753,854and 01300336.3 from United States of America and from Europe,respectively, and whose composition is, in both cases, very different,from the pharmaceutical preparation that we present. On the other hand,in A61K7/26, revised in esp@cenet, just one pharmaceutical preparationwas found made with Eugenol as the basic ingredient, but thatcorresponds to a cosmetic composition of essential oils to protect theskin.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A pharmaceutical composition for the oral hygiene, the treatment of theperiodontal illnesses and the Halitosis, characterized because itconsists of a mixture 0.01 to 5 g of Hydrogen Peroxide; 0.001 to 0.5 gof Eugenol: 0.001 to 0.5 g of Permonochlorophenol; 0.001 to 0.3 g ofCamphor; 10 to 40 g of Maltitol; 0.01 to 0.1 g of coloring matter; 0.1to 1 g of appetizing substance and enough quantity of demineralizedwater to complete 100 g of oral pharmaceutical preparation.

The Halitosis and the periodontal illnesses have their origin in diversegerms that inhabit the oral cavity. These germs are fundamentallyanaerobes and other aerobes. The halitosis is a very unfavorablecondition which has high incidence in the population. This conditionaffects very deeply the self-esteem and many times the normalperformance of people in its social and affective environment.

The Halitosis, the bad or offensive breath that emanates from the oralcavity, can have a local, extra oral or remote origin. The properlysources, such local or oral ones, which are sought to be corrected withthis pharmaceutical preparation, can be:

1. The retention of odoriferous particles, coming from foods on theteeth and among them.

2. Saburral tongue.

3. Gingivitis in its diverse grades.

4. States of dehydration and/or oral dryness.

5. Cavities.

6. Artificial dentures.

7. Smoker breath.

8. Intraoral surgical wounds.

9. Chronic periodontal illnesses with periodontal bags.

10. Abundant tartar stuck in the dental pieces.

11. Systemic illness.

To correct these problems of oral health we propose the use, inform oforal mouthwash, toothpaste or other forms of a pharmaceuticalpreparation that contains—as an active principle—Hydrogen Peroxide,Eugenol, Permonochlorophenol and Camphor, and that next we describe andspecify in percentage weight-weight.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Hydrogen Peroxide, in concentrations of 0.001 to 0.5%, is enougheffective to destroy of the anaerobic bacteria. It also makes it safe inregard to not causing tisular damage in the normal soft tissues of theoral and pharyngeal mucosa.

The mechanism of action of this pharmaceutical preparation, in the firstplace is due to the presence and effervescence of the Hydrogen Peroxideinside the mouth, when it is used. Its action and activation is favoredby the Catalasa, a salivary enzyme. With this effervescence, theliberation of oxygen from the Peroxide destroys the strict anaerobicmicroorganisms. In the same way, this action eliminates the smell causedby the destruction of the odoriferous volatile organic molecules. ThePeroxide in this pharmaceutical compound can also serve as an agentwhich removes spots from the organic pigments stuck on the dentalstructures. It can also be effective in the destruction of the bacterialplaque, helping to its elimination and avoiding its adherence on theteeth. It also serves as a therapeutic agent of post surgical wounds.

The Permonochlorophenol is an antiseptic and antimicrobial compound of adisinfectant action, in a concentration of between 0.01 and 0.05%, helpsto strengthen the germicide action of the product.

The Eugenol, is an essential oil derived from the tent oil inconcentration of between 0.01 and 0.05%. It also produces an antiseptic,antibacterial and disinfectant effect, acting, therefore, as otherhelper for the effectiveness of this mouthwash.

The Camphor, present in concentrations of 0.001 to 0.3% exercises anaction ant inflammatory in the oral mucosa, in the periodontal tissuesand in gums. It also acts as an antiseptic, and helps to extend theantibacterial effect of the product as well.

The remaining non active ingredients are: a synthetic sweetening agent,an appetizing substance, a coloring matter and demineralized water.

Maltitol has been used as a sweetening entity in this mouthwash, inranges of 10 to 40%. Maltitol is a polyalcohol that, besides its natureof alcohol, it helps to preserve and to stabilize the activity of thePeroxide. Another particularity is that it is not cariogenic and capablefor diabetic people, because in the event of involuntary ingestion, itdoesn't elevate the glycemia levels in the patients.

As an appetizing substance different types of flavors have beenincorporated, such as: anisette, mint, orange, cherry, lime-lemon, inquantities of a 0.1 to 1%.

The coloring matter can be red 40, brilliant blue, egg yellow, mintgreen and those that are added in ranges from 0.01 to 0.1%.

Finally, it contains demineralized water in quantity enough to complete100 g of the product (100%).

Next an example to prepare 100 g. of the product is presented:

TABLE-US-00001 Hydrogen Peroxide 0.1 g. (0.1% 0 0.33 Vol.) Eugenol 0.01g. (0.01%) Permonochlorophenol 0.006 g. (0.006%) Camphor 0.004 g.(0.004%) Liquid appetizing substance 0.8 g. (0.8%) Coloring matter 0.05g. (0.05%) Maltitol 20 g. (20%) Demineralized water csp 100 g.

This pharmaceutical preparation, being used three times a day andkeeping it in the mouth during one minute, produces good effects as todecrease the gingival inflammation the prevention of the neo formationof the bacterial plaque. It also fights against the Halitosis. Theseeffects have been able to be clinically tested in 28 patients, examinedand supervised by a professional odontologist.

1. A composition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontalillnesses and halitosis consisting by weight, in demineralized water, ofa mixture of 0.01 to 0.1% hydrogen peroxide; 0.001 to 0.5% eugenol;0.001 to 0.006% p-chlorophenol; 0.001 to 0.3% camphor; 10 to 40%maltitol; 0.01 to 0.1% coloring matter; and 0.1 to 1% flavor.
 2. Thecomposition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontal illnessesand halitosis according to claim 1, consisting of 0.01% eugenol.
 3. Thecomposition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontal illnessesand halitosis according to claim 1, consisting of 0.004% camphor.
 4. Thecomposition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontal illnessesand halitosis according to claim 1, consisting of 20% maltitol.
 5. Thecomposition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontal illnessesand halitosis according to claim 1, consisting of 0.8% flavor.
 6. Thecomposition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontal illnessesand halitosis according to claim 1, consisting of 0.1% coloring matter.7. The composition for oral hygiene for the treatment of periodontalillnesses and halitosis according to claim 1, where the flavor isselected from the group consisting of lime-lemon, cherry, orange, mint,anisette, and mixtures thereof.
 8. The composition for oral hygiene forthe treatment of periodontal illnesses and halitosis according to claim1, where the coloring matter is selected from the group consisting ofred 40, egg yellow, mint green, brilliant blue, and mixtures thereof.